Recent survey results suggest a shift in public sentiment against former President Rodrigo Duterte, despite efforts by staunch allies to undermine the current administration and tarnish the image of the Marcos presidency.

Various tactics aimed at causing destabilization and public unrest, including black propaganda such as the controversial ‘Polvoron video’, have emerged.

This narrative, propagated by Duterte supporters, allegedly sought to undermine the credibility of the Marcos administration, but such attempts have faced resistance, with many Filipinos remaining skeptical of these allegations.

Additionally, the issue of Mindanao secession, another tactic employed to stir public unrest against the Marcos administration, has failed to gain traction among Muslims and residents in the southern region.

Despite efforts to exploit regional tensions, support for secessionist movements remains limited, further complicating the opposition’s efforts to undermine the current government.

Recent survey results indicate a decline in support for Duterte’s anti-drug policies and a rise in favor of scrutiny by the International Criminal Court (ICC), PhilStar reported.

The survey, conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) from December 8 to 11, reveals that 53 percent of respondents support an ICC investigation into drug-related killings during Duterte’s presidency.

This marks an increase from 45 percent in a similar survey conducted in March 2023.

During the presentation of the survey findings, SWS Vice President Gerardo Sandoval highlighted the changing sentiment.

Support for the ICC probe has increased, with 57 percent of respondents now in favor of government cooperation, up from 48 percent in the previous survey.

Furthermore, the survey indicates a rise in public awareness of the ICC investigation, with 14 percent claiming “extensive” knowledge and 30 percent citing “partial but sufficient” understanding.

Trust in the ICC’s ability to conduct an impartial investigation has grown, with 29 percent expressing “much trust,” while skepticism persists with 55 percent remaining uncertain about the ICC’s impartiality.

These findings underscore a notable shift in public opinion, reflecting a growing demand for accountability regarding alleged human rights violations during Duterte’s tenure.

The survey, including 1,200 adult respondents, carries a margin of error of plus/minus 2.8 percent.